Lake Monticello Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Monticello Dam, also known as Hungerrun Creek Dam, is a significant earth dam located in Drew, Arkansas.


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Summary

Completed in 1993, this dam serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction in the area. With a height of 68.5 feet and a length of 7043 feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding communities from potential flooding events.

Owned by the local government and regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Lake Monticello Dam has a high hazard potential and is not currently rated for its condition assessment. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 35,804 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 24,617 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 1,402 acres. It also serves additional purposes such as fish and wildlife pond management in addition to flood risk reduction.

Located on Hunger Run Creek, this dam is under the jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With its strategic design and operational capabilities, Lake Monticello Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, highlighting the importance of infrastructure in safeguarding against natural disasters and promoting sustainable water usage practices.

Year Completed

1993

Dam Length

7043

Dam Height

68.5

River Or Stream

HUNGER RUN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1402

Hydraulic Height

61.2

Drainage Area

7.6

Nid Storage

35804

Structural Height

88.5

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

89
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.